Official Season Opener Game Thread - Suns @ Spurs

[dbreiden83080]

Timmy is a fucking machineeeeeeeeeeee

[TDfan2007]

Tim is amazing.

[Warlord23]

Well ladies and gents, that's called carrying the load. Big props to the Big Fundamental.

[Texas_Ranger]

Td Rocks!!

[Spurs Brazil]

Tim Duncan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tp2021]

Poor Lopez. Anyone named Robin is going to get beasted in basketball by someone named Duncan.

[dbreiden83080]

Until they change something, give Duncan the ball and get the hell out of the way

[Manufan909]

Vaughn with a steal and a layup???

Is the apocalypse nigh?

[Xylus]

Our 2nd unit is going to struggle big time if Dragic can't get it together. He looks nervous as hell out there right now.

[Spurs Brazil]

I think Suns are getting a lot at the rim.

KT needs to rotate faster

[Trainwreck2100]

well thats one way to fuck up a rookie's development

[Allanon]

I did. He said everyone had to step up with Manu out but that he knew it started with him. This is still his team and he will lead as he always has, by example.

He's been wonderful to watch tonight, whatever the final score is.

I watched him a couple of pre-season games and he looks fit and fresh. But I didn't even imagine he'd be this great in the first game.

Mason's O looks great and his D is under-rated.

[mystargtr34]

Im actually comfortable with Udoka on the floor now, last season my heart rate would go up a couple ticks when he was out there. But he looks alot more comfortable, albeit one game. He hasnt blown anyone anyway, but hes been solid moving the ball, spacing and getting it down low to Duncan.

Still a little underwhelmed by his defense though.

[Ice009]

Let's GO NOW. DEFENSE all the way. Turn it up. keep the rotations tight and rebound. Defense. Defense.

[Crookshanks]

Spurs have not lost their opening home game in the Tim Duncan era. Timmy is making sure that streak stays alive tonight!

[Warlord23]

Let's hope the D picks up for the last 10 minutes ... an offensive shootout doesn't favor us when we have 2 good scorers against 5-6 good scorers on their side

[tp2021]

Finley J!

[Warlord23]

Bonner guarding the pick-n-roll? :gulp

[peskypesky]

Spurs have not lost their opening home game in the Tim Duncan era. Timmy is making sure that streak stays alive tonight!

that's hard to believe. really?

[Manufan909]

Come on Bonner...

[Ice009]

OM goodness. Why Bonner why.

[Spur-Addict]

Keep chuckin matt, keep chuckin.

[koopa]

why is bonner still allowed to breath?

[tp2021]

Did Nash get another nosebleed?

[duncan228]

that's hard to believe. really?

It's true. 11-0 :smokin

[Manufan909]

Tony is a beast. Anyone know where I can find the Tony/Spider-Man shirt?

[Anti.Hero]

Nash is too selfless.

[Heath Ledger]

Man, for some reason i see Parker getting injured early in the season.

[koopa]

bonner can't even chase a loose ball right........fuck i hate this ginger

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Get your ass on the ground for the loose ball, Finley :pctoss

[Warlord23]

The effort on defense is horrible to watch

[mystargtr34]

Fuck you Finley, and fuck you barbosa

[TDfan2007]

Finley can't spell hustle.

[dbreiden83080]

Gonna go to the wire

[Spur-Addict]

Tell em Jeff, tell em.

[Ice009]

You butter fingered BITCH Finley. We needed that loose ball. Get Michael out. The guy is useless. Anything other than a jump shop Michael sucks.

Pop better not yank Mason for Bowen. Take Michael out and put in Bruce.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Ian out there on one leg could do better than Bonner.

[peskypesky]

LOVE the aggressive play by Parker!!

[dbreiden83080]

Man, for some reason i see Parker getting injured early in the season.

:nope :ihit

[sexinthatsx]

fuck barbosa!!!!

[Quiet Strength]

Damn it finley should of had that

[mystargtr34]

why is bonner still allowed to breath?


bonner can't even chase a loose ball right........fuck i hate this ginger

:lmao

[Crookshanks]

Manu is not here to save the day - Timmy and Tony need to have it every play.

[peskypesky]

Mason's looking like a good pick-up, is he not?

[Ice009]

I agree Tim and TOny only with the ball on Offense.

[peskypesky]

Oden's out 2-4 weeks? OMG

Guess Friday will be an easy W.

[WildcardManu]

stop this trading baskets nonesense

[Fundamental]

It's good to be back. The boys are looking pretty good tonight, considering no Manu-won-Ginobili. Looking forward to another great season.

btw. I LOVE the hack-a-shaq technique, just because it pisses everybody else off....

game on.

TP!!!!! loving it. 25 for parker and 30 for duncan.

[Anti.Hero]

Good to see Amare being Amare hahaha

[TDMVPDPOY]

fuck this i thought this game will be under 185pts aaaaaaaargggg looks like 750 vbookie under the drain again....

tim duncan is the machine, pokie machine detecting a WIN WIN WIN

[tp2021]

That was beautiful passing and use of a screen.

[koopa]

fucking bonner makes me miss that bum horry

[Heath Ledger]

its like the good old days.

[John_C]

Haha TP leaving his guard lost

[VaSpursFan]

beautiful pass by timmy and cut and finish by parker...of course bonner fucks it up with the foul at the other end

[lefty]

Wow

TD and TP

[Warlord23]

Get KT in there and Bonner out, for the love of God

[Anti.Hero]

Bonner and FInley.

It's like 5 on 3 on the defensive side.

[Heath Ledger]

I like Parkers agression but if he doesnt find a lower gear he is gonna be wheelchaired off the court.

[ace3g]

anyone notice Mace has 2 blocks tonight

[turiaf for president]

wow if tony finished that.......... sick sick. by far the best finisher around the basket for a PG

[Crookshanks]

#5 on the big fatass - go right at him and get him out of there

[dbreiden83080]

Our D just fucking sucks tonight

[Ice009]

I like Mason. Already getting crunch time minutes. Mason has confidence in himself.

Manu and Mason could be lethal combo.

[dbreiden83080]

I like Parkers agression but if he doesnt find a lower gear he is gonna be wheelchaired off the court.

Okay we get it already :rolleyes

[Spurs Brazil]

We need some stops

Suns are scoring everytime

[Crookshanks]

We need some stops

Suns are scoring everytime

+1

[Manufan909]

Mason looking fresh. With the Oden-less Blazers, Farmer and Hill just both play. Maybe Bonner can have a complete game, instead of a complete first half.

[Quiet Strength]

Good timeout porter

[Fermixalot]

We need some stops

Suns are scoring everytime

+78912738927384712308471824

[koopa]

this is gonna be a shitty year defensively for us.......

[Crookshanks]

this is gonna be a shitty year defensively for us.......
Pop won't put up with that for very long. This game is looking UGLY!

[Fundamental]

geez, don't let it slip now....

[peskypesky]

Duncan and Parker looking great. Mason surprisingly good. Add Manu to the mix and we're solid.

[koopa]

my god we can't do shit right...........

[Quiet Strength]

So close parker...

[koopa]

that's game

[kcplayboi_26]

whooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo AMARE!!!!!!!!!

[Allanon]

OMG, Amare just killed Bonner. I wonder why KT isn't in?

[Warlord23]

And why is Bonner in there fo a crucial stop?

[Fundamental]

it's time for someone besides Timmy and Tony to make some big baskets.

...or stops.

[koopa]

bonner is a fucking bastard worthless fag

[Quiet Strength]

Good bonner hit it out of bounds yay bonner

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Way to knock it out of bounds, Bonner. Idiot.

[Crookshanks]

WHY is Bonner in there at crunch time?

[Allanon]

Parker for 3 ain't a good option.

Mason should have shot that shit.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Horrible shot Tony.

[Trainwreck2100]

fuck we needed that 3

[lefty]

Pop WTF

[Fundamental]

Mason should've taken that first shot.

[ace3g]

Spurs should have set up a play there, Parker shouldn't be shooting 3's yet

[koopa]

i wish we weren't so soft, we should have thrown amare on the floor and busted his damn head open

[Anti.Hero]

Parker for 3 ain't a good option.

Wide open. Is on fire. Has made those in the past. I'll take it.

[Crookshanks]

Looks like the opening game win streak could end tonight - CRAP!!!!!!!

Thanks alot Bonner :bang

[Ice009]

Mason should have taken that three. For all the good Mason has done. That play pissed me off. TAKE THE FUCKING THREE ROGER. We don't need another player that doesn't have the balls to take a shot in crunch time.

[Warlord23]

So are we through with the Bonner experiment? Smallball with Finley or Udoka at the 4 is better than having to watch Bonner on defense.

[spursfan09]

man the defense isn't there.

tim And tony look good.

Only prob is no one else does.

[WildcardManu]

would have lived with mason shooting that instead of tp

[holcs50]

i seriously cant put up with a whole year of BoNeR. I almost get sick watching him play-please mahinmi come back soon and do something....anything!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I know what Mason was thinking, but damn I wish he would have pulled the trigger on that three ball.

[Ice009]

FUCKING crap Roger. TAKE THE FUCKING SHOT.

[Quiet Strength]

Gotta get a stop spurs!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

It pisses me off that Pop went with Bonehead down the stretch instead of Kurt Thomas. On what planet does that decision make any sense?

[Crookshanks]

We needed Fab tonight - heck even Nazr would have been better than Bonner!

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Tim for three :lmao

[Allanon]

Finally, Bonner out.

[Quiet Strength]

lol aw man that would of been awesome

[WildcardManu]

lol, would have been funny if we tied with duncan shooting a 3 again

[Spur-Addict]

WOW LLoLololOll

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

What. The. Fuck.

[Anti.Hero]

LOL Tim.

[kcplayboi_26]

NOT AGAIN DUNCAN HAHAHAHHAHAHAHA!!!!!!! need to be to tha right more

[koopa]

i hope bonner gets stabbed on his way home..........

[lefty]

TD for 3 :lmao

[Texas_Ranger]

:lol at 3 poit by TD...it's Ok this time!

[TDMVPDPOY]

fukn wtf shoot a 3 for lame

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Parker
Finley
Mason
Bowen
Tim

On the court. Hmmm, pick your top three to shoot a three ball....

[Manufan909]

Damn.

[Heath Ledger]

what a game...

[Fundamental]

OMG. that was so disorganized. fun game to watch though. i enjoy watching the boys as long as they aren't getting blown out. I missed em, so i'm being pretty easy on the spurs tonight.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Someone tell Mark Jackson this is game 1 of the regular season without Manu on the court.

dumbass is acting like Phoenix just won game 7 of the Finals on the road.

[koopa]

and bowen is a fucking bum too, he didn't do shit defensively, and as usual puts us in a handicap on offense

[Ice009]

WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH THE GUARDS ON THIS TEAM???

Tim has carried the fucking load all game and then they give him the ball and want him to make THREE POINTERS FOR THEM TOO. WHAT a fucking joke. Take a shot Mason, Finley.

[Anti.Hero]

i hope bonner gets stabbed on his way home..........

wtf

[Spur-Addict]

Definetly some positives to take from this.

[Crookshanks]

Looks like Terry Porter has already done some good for the Suns.

But we really need to get our defense going. No way would last year's team have let them get that many good shots in the last 3 minutes. That's when our defense always clamped down and smothered the other team.

Maybe the new guys need to watch some film - LOTS of film!

[WildcardManu]

enough with the bitching, it's just one game. I'm just glad Spurs are back playing i missed watching these guys play

[Quiet Strength]

I think the spurs played pretty good. Considering the injuries they have. I still dont like vaughn and bonner had his moments but still sucked. Mason was impressive but the spurs defense as a team was really bad but it was just the first game. That will get better as the season goes on.

[TampaDude]

Should've called timeout and set up a play...oh, well...good game...if Manu was healthy and playing tonight, the Spurs win by 8-10 points.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Bonner puts the ball on the floor with 4 seconds to go. Way to go, Matt. :rolleyes

[Texas_Ranger]

WTF!!??? Bonner SUCKS!!

[Manufan909]

Bonner with the last possession!!!!!!!????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fuck me.

[TDMVPDPOY]

fukn bonner? are you serious? fuck this shit

[Fundamental]

How appropriate Bonner takes the last shot, after running the clock 3.6 seconds, and missing the attempt.

[koopa]

wtf

not killed, just stabbed in the knees

[VaSpursFan]

bonner cost us the game...that dood stinks. why does he dribble out the clock and fire up a 2 pointer...LOL

trade/waive.him.now!!!!

[Warlord23]

Lessons learnt:

- Bonner should be in charge of the gatorade
- Try some youth at the 4; what do we have to lose when the alternative is Bonner?
- Roger Mason needs to pull the trigger instead of passing it to non-shooters
- The D needs to be fixed asap

What a waste of terrific games by Duncan and Parker. If this is what it's going to take to put points on the board, we are in trouble against the good teams.

[John_C]

Is Pop giving Bonner some few games to prove he deserve his roster slot? Hell, with the way Bonner played, Pop would have left him sitting all throughout the 2nd half already, but he still let him play even in the crucial minutes.

If this is true, then we may be well seeing Bonner in the dog house 10 games into the season.

[SpurAddict561]

Some of you high strung folks have forgotten our 2nd best player is sidelined until December.

this was a good game, the role players didn't finish how the started...or else we'd be doing the post game interview.

[Anti.Hero]

Fuck you Shaq.

[peskypesky]

well, even with Oberto, we are hurting in the big men area...so with him not playing, we were at a serious disadvantage....and no Manu too....so this loss doesn't worry me at all...i'm psyched to see Mason playing well...Udoka has some flashes...

[WildcardManu]

what the fuck is shaq saying? swallow saliva, open your mouth and talk slower fool

[SPURS vs NBA media]

..and all the LOSERS FANS COME OUT

[The Truth #6]

A shout out for Harry Wurzbach! Hilarious.

[kcplayboi_26]

Someone tell Mark Jackson this is game 1 of the regular season without Manu on the court.

dumbass is acting like Phoenix just won game 7 of the Finals on the road.

good thing manu wastn playing. but it was a big win for the suns even tho it does not mean n e thing at all. just a confidence boost.

[Quiet Strength]

good thing manu wastn playing. but it was a big win for the suns even tho it does not mean n e thing at all. just a confidence boost.

The suns barely beat an injured spurs team.. yeah big win :lol

[Spurs Brazil]

I hope Ian can help TD on defense

Bonner + Thomas give us 0 tonight. I know Bonner isn't a good defender but Thomas was damn bad

[peskypesky]

Kurt has GOT to start making his shots...or just not shoot.

[Crookshanks]

good thing manu wastn playing. but it was a big win for the suns even tho it does not mean n e thing at all. just a confidence boost.
Maybe - but the Suns have always done well against the Spurs in the regular season - it's the playoffs where we always kill them!

[Allanon]

Regardless of the outcome, that was an entertaining game to watch.

I'm glad the NBA's back again.

[dbreiden83080]

Tough game

Tim was great the whole way

Tony great 2nd half

The D Sucked and Bonner should be checking bags into hotels the rest of the season

[VaSpursFan]

takeaways:

mason needs more burn. dude is a flat out player.
bonner needs to sit permanently

[spurs_are_OVER]

SUNS 103 spurs 98

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!!! I LOVE IT.

The old rickety spurs couldn't even pull off the opener AT HOME.

EAT IT Spurs fans. E A T I T.

[xtremesteven33]

good showing by the spurs....with manu playing we win by 10 points easy....i aint mad at ya

[td4mvp21]

That sucked but it wasn't completely unexpected. I thought we did alright considering we have some key players missing.

[Anti.Hero]

Does Pop honestly think this Team has a shot with Duncan being the only big?

After everything Duncan has done for the team that's how Pop rewards him in his last years?

[mexicanjunior]

The Spurs played alot better than I thought they would. Duncan and Parker played about as well as possible (except for free throws) but no way they can sustain that kind of pace while Manu is out. Mason and Finley shot very well and I was happy to see us keep it close but we just don't have enough guns now to stay competitive against the good teams in the West. I think .500 ball until Manu gets back is about all we can hope for...

[Quiet Strength]

Regardless of the outcome, that was an entertaining game to watch.

I'm glad the NBA's back again.

It would of been even better if duncan hit that 3 :downspin:

[brettn]

lmao

[SpurAddict561]

Enjoy that REGULAR SEASON win Princess

cuz we all know what happens when we face off in the playoffs...EVERY YEAR


he who laughs last....ya you know the rest.

har har

[Crookshanks]

SUNS 103 spurs 98

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!!! I LOVE IT.

The old rickety spurs couldn't even pull off the opener AT HOME.

EAT IT Spurs fans. E A T I T.
You idiot troll! You signed up just to post that?

[Spur-Addict]

Mark Jackson is a Spur hater, always has been. I always catch his little sly comments.

[peskypesky]

can anyone comment on Ian's play in the pre-season? is there any chance he'll be able to help out this season? we really need another true big man on the court.

[Amarelooms]

The suns barely beat an injured spurs team.. yeah big win :lol

Loser homer talk...face it the Spurs are about as good as the Mavs which is mediocre at best. Oh how the mighty have fallen :elephant

[SpurAddict561]

Mason is looking real good so far this preseason/season opener

[SpursDynasty]

I didn't notice anything drastically different tonight about this team and the championship Spurs teams, other than Manu wasn't out there. Without Manu and Oberto, we can't expect the Spurs to play earth shattering ball.

Besides, the Suns didn't do anything spectacular tonight. They just made their shots and we didn't. Nothing special.

[The Truth #6]

I actually thought Bonner played better than he normally does. I think the hate here is disproportionate. In fact, I thought Finley contributed much less. I don't know why he was out there in crunch time. Was Udoka injured?

[TampaDude]

SUNS 103 spurs 98

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!!! I LOVE IT.

The old rickety spurs couldn't even pull off the opener AT HOME.

EAT IT Spurs fans. E A T I T.

Yeah, really...because this was a WCF game or something, right??? :lmao

[peskypesky]

SUNS 103 spurs 98

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!!! I LOVE IT.

The old rickety spurs couldn't even pull off the opener AT HOME.

EAT IT Spurs fans. E A T I T.


fail


:wakeup

[kcplayboi_26]

Maybe - but the Suns have always done well against the Spurs in the regular season - it's the playoffs where we always kill them!


i could not agree n e more, stats show lol....its just them close games like that against u guys, u always pull it out someway thats the only reason why i said it was a big win. but dantoni wouldve had shaq in til the end for the hack a shaq

[E20]

shiiieeeeeeeeet

[Quiet Strength]

Loser homer talk...face it the Spurs are about as good as the Mavs which is mediocre at best. Oh how the mighty have fallen :elephant

Yeah one loss proves that huh? You're so smart.. :sleep

[dirk4mvp]

The glasses are a nice look for Amare.

[peskypesky]

Loser homer talk...face it the Spurs are about as good as the Mavs which is mediocre at best. Oh how the mighty have fallen :elephant

you're kidding, right? i know Dallas fans are typically retarded, but seriously...

[Fundamental]

SUNS 103 spurs 98

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!!!!!! I LOVE IT.

The old rickety spurs couldn't even pull off the opener AT HOME.

EAT IT Spurs fans. E A T I T.


damn, i can tell you are going to be annoying

[Anti.Hero]

I've got that same setup for my fishing glasses.

[mexicanjunior]

can anyone comment on Ian's play in the pre-season? is there any chance he'll be able to help out this season? we really need another true big man on the court.

I didn't see him play in any pre-season games. The Summer League games I saw him in, he was pretty average. I wouldn't expect much from him this year...

[peskypesky]

damn, i can tell you are going to be annoying

you can block his posts, can't you?

[mytespurs]

Talking smack after one game.....really!!!!!

One game!!!!!! :rolleyes

One game a season does not make.

The Spurs will be there when it counts......hopefully.

[peskypesky]

woulda been nice to pick up this win, but we were missing two of our starters, so nothing to be upset about. and yes, i know manu isn't a true starter, but he was our leading scorer last year.

[EvaLongoria]

My husband was awesome. Im waiting for you Tony ~~~~~~~ i love you

[dirk4mvp]

you're kidding, right? i know Dallas fans are typically retarded, but seriously...


damn, way to personally insult someone for stating an opinion.

[pauls931]

woulda been nice to pick up this win, but we were missing two of our starters, so nothing to be upset about. and yes, i know manu isn't a true starter, but he was our leading scorer last year.

I know ginobili was out who was the other starter out? BTW Duncan and parker scored way too much for my taste. WTF is with this long jumper crap from Duncan, yikes!!

[boutons_]

In our gym, -9 FT, -4 RB, bad defense.

Good start for Mason.

[Quiet Strength]

I know ginobili was out who was the other starter out?


Oberto

[YoMamaIsCallin]

The Spurs just need to work on defending the high screen better. They'll figure it out.

[TDMVPDPOY]

I know ginobili was out who was the other starter out? BTW Duncan and parker scored way too much for my taste. WTF is with this long jumper crap from Duncan, yikes!!

oberto, but it wouldnt make a difference, cause his as bad as bonner

[Indazone]

My husband was awesome. Im waiting for you Tony ~~~~~~~ i love you

Well at least the Spurs still got their loyal fans:toast

[EvaLongoria]

Well at least the Spurs still got their loyal fans:toast

loyal fan???? Iam a loyal wife, a latin lover!!!!

[DROB4EVER]

Our D getting even woarse!!! Thomas and Bonner suck ass! Dont tell me Watkins could not have done a better job in rotation. Where the Fuck in Ian? And Hill not even getting a sniff of action?

We need to make a trade, Thomas and Bowen are worthless. How can you win when you have at least 2 guy on the floor who give you nothing!!

No energy tonight! How can you not be amped on opening night?

[MagnusKrauss]

Well, it was good to see Tim and Tony still have what it takes to carry the team. Now all we need is the rest of the guys to show up.

Good game from Roger. Let's all hope he continues to do better.

WTF was up with Ime? And what happened to Bad-ass Bonner? Bonehead Bonner somehow still showed up today.

[samikeyp]

Suns fans crowing over a regular season win, Spurs fans ready to call it a season over a regular season loss.


Damn I missed the NBA season! :lol

[DROB4EVER]

Is Ian still hurt or did Pops decide to be a dumb ass tonight and play only the grey beards?

[Ice009]

takeaways:

mason needs more burn. dude is a flat out player.
bonner needs to sit permanently

Mason was really good, but he really pissed me off not taking that three at the end of the game.

And when it came back from that last time out it was fucking maddening seeing Bonner put the ball on the floor and jacking up a missed shot.

Pop should just go ahead and cut someone. Bring is Watkins. I can't take this kind of defense. I'd rather droughts with lockdown D. I cannot stand this kind of defense.

[TDMVPDPOY]

roger only 4-7 fga...dude needs to throw up more shots imo...dont be afraid man

i rather have you/duncan throw up shots than parker or anyone else on this team....

td only made 1 basket in the last quarter :(

[angelbelow]

who have loved to see hill play. too bad they just sat on the bench. bright spot is mason though. pretty happy with that.

[Indazone]

loyal fan???? Iam a loyal wife, a latin lover!!!!

LOL knew that would get a rise. Tony is a lucky man.

[angelbelow]

you're kidding, right? i know Dallas fans are typically retarded, but seriously...

dallas fans are just cocky, the suns fans are the retards.

[Ginobilly]

The Guards are not the problem once Manu comes back. Where they desperately going to need help is in the C/PF position to help Duncan not just score, but also help him anchor the Defense and rebound. They'll make playoffs for sure as a 4 or 5 seed, but we will get outed in the 2nd round if Baby Ian and Hill can't contribute and we will once again have to rely on Vaghn and Bonner.

[pauls931]

oberto, but it wouldnt make a difference, cause his as bad as bonner

Oberto wouldn't have helped. Ginobilli was the big piece missing. I considered it a fairly even game since phoenix has a new coach. I missed most of it but it sounds like Matt Boner got way too much playing time.

[BlackSwordsMan]

two things I learned tonight
mason is really good
and bonner still sucks have fun on the bench when manu is back bitch!

[TDMVPDPOY]

is bonner shitter than malik rose?

[BlackSwordsMan]

nah

[BlackSwordsMan]

rose at least opened a restaurant here

[marini martini]

Can I have my money back:madrun:madrun:madrun

[TDMVPDPOY]

i wanta fukn refund on vbookie....matt bonner should foot the bill for everyone here...

[Ginobilly]

rose at least opened a restaurant here

and he also helped us win a title in 99 and 03.

[byrdman31]

:( but atleast we know we can still hang with the great teams with out gino and oberto. duncan and parker are playing at a great level

[mexicanjunior]

duncan and parker are playing at a great level

If they have to extend themselves this much while Manu is out, they will be burned out by the All Star break...

[jrod1986]

Yay--more regular season dominance (sans Manu)!! :P

Blah, not sure how I feel at the moment.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

is bonner shitter than malik rose?

This is banworthy bull shit right there.

[ace3g]

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/56/fullj.28a417d4cea037ae35143d36cda31ae4/28a417d4cea037ae35143d36cda31ae4-getty-83010073ce001_suns_spur.jpg

[Gino]

Im not sure if Duncan and Parker can play any better. The Spurs can't count on those guys to play that well every night.

Someone else has to step up.

[Obstructed_View]

They've got to get stops, and Duncan's the only inside defender.

[angelbelow]

kurt needs to step up..

[xtremesteven33]

Pop coached a very cocky game.

Hacking shaq in the opening
Playing Bonner in the last 5 minutes.
Putting finley in and not bowen
not calling timeout to set up a play but rather lets them scramble for a broken play

very unlike "pop"

it seems like he coached a game that he knew that they were going to win regardless of what he does.....or is it just me

[Obstructed_View]

Oberto wouldn't have helped. Ginobilli was the big piece missing. I considered it a fairly even game since phoenix has a new coach. I missed most of it but it sounds like Matt Boner got way too much playing time.

:lol Yeah, a new coach balances out your top scorer, starting center and three reserves.

[Manufan909]

:lol Yeah, a new coach balances out your top scorer, starting center and three reserves.

He gives Paul's everywhere a bad name.:ihit

[Ice009]

I'm thinking cut Farmer and someone else to bring in Hairston and Watkins.

This defense tonight sucked. I've realized that I would much rather have good Defense than good Offense.

You could have used Watkins tonight in 5-10 spot minutes. It would have been better than having Bonner trying to guard Amare and Shaq.

[Ice009]

What grades would you guys give out tonight?

I'd say

Tim A
Tony A-
Mason B-

everyone else a D or F.

[Manufan909]

I'd give Mason an A, considering this was his first game as a Spur, a couple more of these gems and he'll prove he deserves the starting job. And I think Ime outperformed Bruce as well imo.

[Jeremy]

I didn't notice anything drastically different tonight about this team and the championship Spurs teams, other than Manu wasn't out there. Without Manu and Oberto, we can't expect the Spurs to play earth shattering ball.

Besides, the Suns didn't do anything spectacular tonight. They just made their shots and we didn't. Nothing special.

Um, the Spurs had a better shooting percentage than the Suns (Spurs 50.0% to Suns 49.4%).

[xellos88330]

I am quite optimistic after watching this first game! I am still pretty upset that Pop hasn't solved the Nash/Amare pick and roll.

I am thinking make Nash beat you. If he is the one taking all the shots, Amare doesn't touch the ball and won't get into a rythym. What do you all think?

[Xylus]

:lol Yeah, a new coach balances out your top scorer, starting center and three reserves.

New Coach = Learning a brand new system, one that is markedly different from D'Antoni's 7-Second Blitz.

I'd say he has a point.

[Spurtacus]

I had to work (yeah, I know, on opening night :( ) but I just got done watching the game. Overall, I think we played a great game. I was very impressed with Roger Mason. If he can consistenly knock down those jumpers, we're in great shape. Too bad we didn't have Manu, Oberto, and Mahinmi tonight.

[Obstructed_View]

New Coach = Learning a brand new system, one that is markedly different from D'Antoni's 7-Second Blitz.

I'd say he has a point.

Explain to me how running the pick and roll is something new for anyone on the team? :lol

I might suggest that a new system might be worth a couple of reserves, perhaps even a starter, but the new system is far more conducive to winning than the old one. If I have to explain to you what Manu means to the team, or what tall people mean to a team playing against Shaq and Amare, then you clearly haven't been paying attention.

Basically, the three that Grant banked in was the difference in the game. Contratulations. When's the parade?

[DPG21920]

Game is on again on ESPN 2

[Xylus]

Explain to me how running the pick and roll is something new for anyone on the team? :lol

I might suggest that a new system might be worth a couple of reserves, perhaps even a starter, but the new system is far more conducive to winning than the old one. If I have to explain to you what Manu means to the team, or what tall people mean to a team playing against Shaq and Amare, then you clearly haven't been paying attention.

Even if the new system is far more conducive to winning, it's still a new system, both offensively and defensively. Teams don't usually master their new coach's plan in the first game of the season. It's difficult to compare the absence of Manu to the implementation of a new system, though, because one's less easy to quantify than the other. But paul had a point that the Suns were disadvantaged by the fact that they haven't had a lot of time with the new system.



Basically, the three that Grant banked in was the difference in the game. Contratulations. When's the parade?

This is a joke, right?

[wisnub]

I know this is too early but I watched all Spurs games since 2003 until now and I can say this: Beside Duncan and Tony (Manu), Mason can contribute a little bit and Finley will be inconsistent in scoring. Everyone else is just non existent in the soreboard. Again we will rely heavily on Big 3 and sometimes Mason or Finley will get hot....the rest of the team are just cheerleaders, although they contribute in rebounds and defense. We definitely got no bench so I guess Manu can play from bench,although I want to see him start. Cant wait to see how Mahinmi play his role. Spurs bench sucks like whore pussies

[Manufan909]

Glad you have the stones to express your opinion, but that's al that is.

[Obstructed_View]

Even if the new system is far more conducive to winning, it's still a new system, both offensively and defensively. Teams don't usually master their new coach's plan in the first game of the season. It's difficult to compare the absence of Manu to the implementation of a new system, though, because one's less easy to quantify than the other. But paul had a point that the Suns were disadvantaged by the fact that they haven't had a lot of time with the new system.
Okay. Congratulations on your completely intact team from last year with one of the best point guards in the league being able to overcome the disadvantage that is the arrival of a really good coach and a system that allows the team to get stops, control the clock and for the best players to be rested during crunch time, particularly against that daunting Spurs front line, not to mention the waves of defenders they had to fight off in the process. Those three point attempts by Parker and Duncan were masterpieces of end-game execution.

As the fan of a team with two point guards and one shot blocker may I say that I hope your team finds a way to survive such hardships during the upcoming season. :lol

[DPG21920]

I did not get to watch the live game because I was at the Kings of Leon concert. I am watching the replay and these are my observations for the first half.

People have been way overreacting. The first half was solid overall. I like how they are going to Tim and spacing the floor. Tim is being aggressive and people are in the right spots. People are getting good looks and they just have to knock them down, which Mason did. Matt Bonner had a very good first half, but judging by everyone's comments his second half did not match his first. But if Bonner can string two halves together like the first, the Spurs will really benefit. Parker looked good and as I have said before, TP and Tim are going to have to average 48-50 points in order for the Spurs to win.

As always, the defense looked pretty good. The Suns had some nice shooting and Shaq made free throws at the end of the second quarter. I think there were nice defensive plays all around, but the Suns just hit some shots. Once again, judging by the comments it seems as if the Spurs defense worsens in the second half. I will see. It is going to come down to the Spurs staying disciplined and confident. The offense looks good running through TP and Tim, it will just be up to the rest of the guys to hit their open looks.

[DPG21920]

3rd quarter has been a different story than the first half. Most noticeable difference is all of the easy layups (Shaq, Barnes, Nash) that have come of bad transition defense along with bad rotations. Bruce is struggling very badly as Nash is just moving by him effortlessly. Bonner seems to be a player that only plays well if you coddle him. He started by making some poor decisions and missed some shots and then it steamrolled his game.

[Bruno]

I forgot how "great" ST was after a loss : this player sucks, Spurs are done, Spurs should have drafted this player... :lol

[Tag]

The Spurs had won 11 straight season openers, which was tied for the longest such streak in NBA history. Gregg Popovich and Tim Duncan both lost a season opener for the first time in their careers.

Duncan and Tony Parker led San Antonio with 32 points each. It was the first time the Spurs had two players score at least 30 points in a season opener since 1988. It was also the first time this happened in the NBA since 2005 when Allen Iverson and Chris Webber did it for the 76ers.

[benefactor]

The defense needs work but I thought it was a good effort overall. I think some of that was due to the fact that we are so used to playing one Phoenix team and this one is completely different. I was encouraged by Mason's play. He looked a little lost during the preseason but it seems like he is starting to find himself within the system. We are going to need this type of play from him pretty consistently while Manu is out.

The odds were certainly stacked against us last night and we took a good team right down to the wire. This is one of the few losses I have watched where I left feeling more good then bad.

[galvatron3000]

Nothing difficult to master about not taking quick shots, slow down the offense unless there is a break opportunity, dump the ball inside and swing it around, rebound and play defense.

This is not the triangle, princeton or motion. That's the only difference, slow it down and dump it inside. Pick n Roll. Shoot open shots, they should have done that when Shaq got there anyway. You milk the clock, you have guys who can draw fouls and rebound. THe Suns are for real, injury is their enemy.

Manu would have helped but last night was the time for others too step up.

[galvatron3000]

Now I do believe the Spurs wanted Batum. You'v got to play solid D but this team needs scoring off the bench that doesn't require Tim having to be on the floor.Young rebounding legs are a priority as well. We have guys who can make open jumpers but jump shooters and not in order, that's for Tim but when Tim goes out we have a need for a scorer. Hopefully, Ian will be the youthful rebounder and perhaps some inside bench scoring and I think Farmer may have to work Finley out of rotation just as Stephen Jackson worked Steve Smith out in 2003. Manu off the bench with Mason will be nice as well. Udoka may need to post up a bit, he seems strong against some players in the post

[Gino]

I can see this has turned into the proverbial "We didn't have one of our starters so anything less than a blowout is a win for us".

Manu Ginobili brings mostly offense, but Im sure the Suns would have rather of had him shooting than Parker and Duncan last night.

The Suns were ahead for most of the game and obviously have MUCH more talent. That is one very deep team. Good thing, considering a lot of them will probably miss time due to injuries.

[Chomag]

I can see this has turned into the proverbial "We didn't have one of our starters so anything less than a blowout is a win for us".

Manu Ginobili brings mostly offense, but Im sure the Suns would have rather of had him shooting than Parker and Duncan last night.

The Suns were ahead for most of the game and obviously have MUCH more talent. That is one very deep team. Good thing, considering a lot of them will probably miss time due to injuries.

Honestly? I realy dont think Fab is starting matierial. Nothing against him he contributes but on any other team he would not be a starter. Him not being there wasnt a huge impact since our frontline stayed out of foul trouble.

I agree with you though, that there were some good things that we got to see from the spurs but its that interior defence that is going to kill us if we can't address that.

[xtremesteven33]

I have no doubt in my mind, had we had Manu we would have won this game with ease.

Suns fans will say that the new system is also a reason why the game stayed so close. Dude, the Suns looked REALLY good last night. Thier defense is still the same but they are making smarter decisions on the offense now.

I know we can win the next game against Portland.

[PoleSmoking]

I have no doubt in my mind, had we had Manu we would have won this game with ease.

Suns fans will say that the new system is also a reason why the game stayed so close. Dude, the Suns looked REALLY good last night. Thier defense is still the same but they are making smarter decisions on the offense now.

I know we can win the next game against Portland.

I thought the Suns looked really rough, actually. The starters who have mostly played together for the past few years looked ok, even though Bell sucked and Amare didn't take/make any shots until the 4th quarter. But especially when they ran that second unit (with rookie point-guard Dragic and Barbosa in the back-court), I thought they looked very much like a bunch of guys who haven't figured out how to play together yet. I thought their defense was already slightly improved over last year, with Lopez & Barnes out there adding hustle and length; but that also will improve as they learn the new defense.

Obviously Spurs will be better with Oberto back soon, and Ginobili in another month or so; but I think the Suns will also have a slow start to the season and get stronger as they all get familiar with the new players, new coach, and new system.

[PoleSmoking]

The defense needs work but I thought it was a good effort overall. I think some of that was due to the fact that we are so used to playing one Phoenix team and this one is completely different. I was encouraged by Mason's play. He looked a little lost during the preseason but it seems like he is starting to find himself within the system. We are going to need this type of play from him pretty consistently while Manu is out.

The odds were certainly stacked against us last night and we took a good team right down to the wire. This is one of the few losses I have watched where I left feeling more good then bad.

For the Spurs, it's probably hard to ever feel "bad" about losing a meaningless regular-season game to the Suns, given the results in the playoffs over the past few years.

[PoleSmoking]

3rd quarter has been a different story than the first half. Most noticeable difference is all of the easy layups (Shaq, Barnes, Nash) that have come of bad transition defense along with bad rotations. Bruce is struggling very badly as Nash is just moving by him effortlessly. Bonner seems to be a player that only plays well if you coddle him. He started by making some poor decisions and missed some shots and then it steamrolled his game.

Could it be that the trend of 3rd quarter breakdowns in transition D, especially as it relates to Bowen, is due simply to age? Seemed to me the Spurs looked a bit slower than usual ---with the exception of Parker. Maybe just a sluggish opening game & some rust, but possibly signs of age really starting to show?

[PoleSmoking]

Um, the Spurs had a better shooting percentage than the Suns (Spurs 50.0% to Suns 49.4%).

Oh yeah, that 0.6 difference in FG% made a huge difference ... NOT! Spurs (40-80) took and made only one more field goal than the Suns (39-79). Negligible.

You forget that FTs are shots too, and the Spurs both gave the Suns too many (19-27 for 70.4%), and failed to make enough of their own (13-19 for 68.4%).

It wasn't a big difference, but essentially the dude was right to say the Suns simply executed well enough at the end and made enough of their shots to win a close game. Spurs didn't.

[Gino]

I have no doubt in my mind, had we had Manu we would have won this game with ease.
Suns fans will say that the new system is also a reason why the game stayed so close. Dude, the Suns looked REALLY good last night. Thier defense is still the same but they are making smarter decisions on the offense now.

I know we can win the next game against Portland.

So you expect Ginobili to score at a more effective rate than what Parker and Duncan were doing last night?

[41times]

Last night's loss should come as No Surprise to anyone. The Suns are still a good team. Not Great but good.

The Spurs without 1 of their Big 3 are an above Average team and are vulnerable every night when minus one of those 3. period. no surprise.

This game was decided by 2-3 possessions. It does not get much tighter than that. If you factor a somewhat healthy Ginobli into the equation the Spurs come out on top 7 out of 10 times.

So the concern is not about losing to the Suns minus onen of your best players. The concern is when will that player be able to come back and help this team?

Because until Ginobli comes back, just about every game against a Western Conf. opponent is losable.

[JackArse]

In our gym, -9 FT, -4 RB, bad defense.

Good start for Mason.

you can't really count FT difference due to hack a shaq.

and yes, it's only one game. like i said before the game, the first 2-3 weeks is just a continuation of preseason. people still feeling teams out, figuring out lineups, best rotations and everything else.

it's a win, but right now, it doens't mean anything.

[YODA]

Anyone notice that Bruce only played 21 min last night?? egg in the scoring and only one shot attempt. Granted he never did take alot fo shots, but only one on a night we needed more? Also concerned he only played 21 min. Why so little?? Anyone know or have any clues?

[DPG21920]

Bruce had one of the worst games I have ever seen him play.